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"Steam is winning with its ease of use" but not on quality, says new GOG owner pondering how to "take the market" from Valve: "We don't release hundreds of games daily, 95% of which are really not super high quality"

"We can do more for classic retro and modern classics"

The latest rumored Steam Machine prices aren't anywhere near as bad as I thought – but I'm still fearing the worst

The latest rumored Steam Machine prices aren't anywhere near as bad as I thought – but I'm still fearing the worst

If these purported Steam Machine prices are somewhat accurate, consumers should be happy considering what prices are expected to be.

Steam Machine Launch Games That Might Justify Its Eye-Watering Price

Steam Machine Launch Games That Might Justify Its Eye-Watering Price

Steam Machine's launch games could be the deciding factor in whether its steep price feels justified for PC gamers.

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'Every year they got f***ing chocolates that we didn't': Valve gives a box of sweets to Steam's biggest breadwinners every year, and Peak's devs finally got one after years of jealously watching their Slay the Spire office mates enjoy GabeN confections

It's okay, they finally got it.

Steam Deck faces a new rival — SteamOS Legion Go 2's premium hardware should run games Valve's gaming handheld cannot

A SteamOS variant of Lenovo's flagship Legion Go 2 handheld gaming PC is launching this year. It offers premium specs compared to the Steam Deck to play some games Valve's devices cannot handle.

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This year's gaming handheld war rages over premium hardware — but what we really need are weird and affordable devices

I'd argue that gaming handheld PCs finally hit their stride and became mainstream in 2025. Now, as we start the new year, I want to see some fun and weird handheld designs to shake things up.

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Steam Machine pricing soars past PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X in new retailer listing — 1TB SKU shatters $1,000 barrier

Czech retailer Smarty has listed Valve’s highly anticipated Steam Machine at $950 for the 512GB version and $1,070 for the 1TB model—both before taxes.

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Steam Machine Price Leak From Czech Retailer Reignites the One Question Gamers Fear

Steam Machine Price Leak From Czech Retailer Reignites the One Question Gamers Fear

Hidden Czech retailer pricing suggests the Steam Machine could cost up to $1,070, raising fears among gamers about affordability and value as official pricing remains unconfirmed.

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Anubis Makes Surprise Return as Train Exits CS2 Map Pool for Premier Season 4

Anubis Makes Surprise Return as Train Exits CS2 Map Pool for Premier Season 4

Train exits CS2 map pool as Anubis makes surprise return.

Steam Machine pricing may have just leaked by retailer — and it's not cheap

Steam Machine pricing may have just leaked by retailer — and it's not cheap

A European retailer may have sort of leaked pricing for the Steam Machine, and it looks expensive.

Valve sends annual chocolates to Steam devs who earn roughly $800,000, and before Peak the folks at Aggro Crab got pretty sick of looking across the hall to see the Slay the Spire team open Gaben candy every year

Valve sends annual chocolates to Steam devs who earn roughly $800,000, and before Peak the folks at Aggro Crab got pretty sick of looking across the hall to see the Slay the Spire team open Gaben candy every year

"Every year they got f***ing chocolates that we didn't"

9 big things Steam needs to improve in 2026

9 big things Steam needs to improve in 2026

Hey Steam, we know you don't have much competition, but there's still a lot you should do.

Lenovo’s flagship handheld Legion Go 2 is getting a SteamOS variant

Lenovo’s flagship handheld Legion Go 2 is getting a SteamOS variant

Lenovo's flagship handheld now with Valve's OS.

Steam Workshop just got version control, hopefully making it less of a headache when game updates break all our mods

Steam Workshop just got version control, hopefully making it less of a headache when game updates break all our mods

Patch day just got a bit less unpleasant. Theoretically.

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A 16-year-old, 180p clip of Valve's Gabe Newell nailing the piracy issue is making the rounds online and only feels more relevant today: "People are happy to pay money" for "a great product delivered on their terms"

It's always been that simple

'We're definitely getting into the territory where that becomes a possibility': Asus on integrated graphics in gaming laptops being the norm, 'it's just a matter of time'

I spoke with Asus' Director of Technical Marketing about integrated graphics on CPUs taking over gaming laptops, the ongoing RAM crises affecting pricing and just what happened to Asus' VR headset.

What to expect from Valve in 2026: The return of the Steam Machine, a new VR headset, and more Half-Life 3 rumors

Opinion | As we all recover from the latest Steam sale, let's review Valve's ambitious plans

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Lenovo brings handheld-favorite SteamOS to the flagship Legion Go 2 — the AMD Z2 Extreme gets official SteamOS support for the first time

Lenovo is bringing official SteamOS support to AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor for the first time with an updated Legion Go 2.

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New SteamOS Legion Go 2 finally solves the biggest gripe with Lenovo's flagship handheld gaming PC — but also removes support for one of my favorite features

Three months after the release of the Windows Legion Go 2, Levovo has announced that its flagship handheld gaming PC is getting a SteamOS variant. It's a premium portable gaming device, that comes with a premium cost.

We might have a new contender for the best handheld gaming PC, because Lenovo's just announced a SteamOS version of its mega Legion Go 2

The right hardware, now matched by the right operating system. Probably not the right price, though.

Valve announced the 2025 Steam Awards winners (and shockingly Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 didn't win everything)

Valve has revealed the winners of the 2025 Steam Awards.

RAM prices are terrifying, so Nvidia wants to turn your Amazon Fire TV stick into a gaming PC

Linux PCs and Fire TV sticks get Nvidia GeForce Now native support, serving as a great gaming PC alternative in a rough market.

Steam Awards 2025 – Hollow Knight: Silksong takes the ultimate crown

Valve has recently announced all the 2025 Steam Awards winners, and while there are no shocking developments, some results are curious nonetheless. Hollow Knight: Silksong, the long-awaited sequel to 2017’s masterpiece, won the Game of the Year prize.

I test gaming handhelds for a living — and this is what I expect in 2026

2025 was a substantial year for gaming handhelds, and 2026 should be almost as groundbreaking. Here are some developments we expect to see next year.

2026 will be the year of cloud gaming — and we may not even have a choice

The RTX-5080 Nvidia GeForce Now Ultimate tier is incredible. Save your money and sign up for $20 a month sub rather than buying a $1,200 graphics card.

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